Senior Laravel Developer

We are Diversified, a global media company that connects, educates, and strengthens business communities through a diverse portfolio of events, digital products, and publications. Our US division, based in Portland, Maine, produces industry-leading events and digital content that drive innovation and growth in the 15+ industries we serve. At Diversified, our culture is rooted in collaboration, creativity, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Do you enjoy building software systems using Laravel, architecting backend services, and intergrading third-party platforms? If so, we want you to join our Web Team as a Senior Laravel Developer to collaborate with product madnagers, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.

The Senior Laravel Developer will lead the backend development of our custom applications and enterprise web platform. This role is focused on building scalable software systems using Laravel, architecting backend services, and integrating third-party platforms including ecommerce, learning management systems, and CRM tools. You'll work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality, maintainable code in a collaborative environment.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and maintain backend features for our custom Laravel-based multi-tenant platform that powers ecommerce, content delivery, and learning management.
• Design and implement robust APIs and data integrations with third-party services such as payment gateways, registration systems, LMSs, and CRMs.
• Write clean, testable, and scalable PHP code using modern Laravel practices and tools.
• Contribute to and help evolve our system architecture, DevOps pipeline, and development best practices.
• Manage version control, code reviews, and production deployments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand business requirements and deliver high-impact technical solutions.
• Implement secure authentication, role-based access control, and data protection strategies.
• Monitor performance and optimize backend systems for speed and scalability.

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of backend software development experience, with 3+ years using Laravel in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of modern PHP development, including Laravel service containers, queues, events, policies, and testing (PHPUnit or Pest).
• Experience building and scaling ecommerce platforms (experience with Authorize.net, Stripe, or other payment gateways a plus).
• Familiarity with multi-tenant architectures, job queues, background processing, and caching strategies.
• Working knowledge of MySQL (or similar relational databases) and database schema design.
• Proficient in writing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party APIs.
• Comfortable with Git-based workflows and CI/CD deployment practices.
• Experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.) or other cloud infrastructure providers.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with learning management systems (e.g., xAPI, SCORM, Articulate, or Moodle integrations).
• Familiarity with React or Vue for frontend integration and API consumption.

More reasons to be part of our story:

• Work Environment: We offer the flexibility to work fully remote or enjoy a hybrid work schedule. Let our culture speak for itself.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off programs including vacation, sick leave and paid family and medical leave.
• Training & Development:From training conferences to professional development seminars, we invest in resources, including LinkedIn Learning for all staff, that empower employees to excel in their careers.
• Comprehensive Healthcare:Inclusive benefits beyond traditional healthcare coverage, including no-cost-to-you services. Free access to all employees and their families to a national network of licensed clinical psychologists, interactive self-paced programs, life coaches and 24/7 support.
• Wellness Benefits: Employees can earn credit towards their health insurance premiums by engaging in our Wellness Program which supports physical, mental, and emotional well-being through offering fitness challenges, webinars, and nutrition education.

We are dedicated to creating, promoting, and nurturing a safe & inclusive work environment and we expect the same from each of our employees. We value diverse talents and welcome individuals with unique backgrounds, working styles, and skillsets. We believe that our differences make us a better team and stronger community by allowing us to make better decisions, be more innovative, and better serve our customers and business partners. We invite you to learn more about us.

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